The SyFy channel’s latest iteration of the wormhole franchise will get a second season. “Stargate Universe” will begin filming a 20-episode season two in early 2010.
The first season had its fall premiere last week and will return to finish out the season in April.
The show has averaged 2.6 million viewers, including DVR recordings, per episode.
“Universe” is the second highest-rated show on SyFy, after “Ghost Hunters.”
In other SyFy news, “Sanctuary” will be renewed for a third season.